AP/Cash Accountant

KPA•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The AP / Cash Accountant is responsible for accounts payable administration, cash application, cash reconciliations, and accounting support activities that contribute to the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial records. This role supports the Assistant Controller and Controller by managing transactional accounting processes, maintaining customer and vendor account information, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of cash and AP activity. This role will also act as support and backfill for AR and Billing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of experience in accounts payable, cash application, accounting operations, or related accounting functions.
Understanding of debits, credits, and account reconciliation concepts.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism when handling financial information.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite or equivalent ERP/accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the AP inbox and coordinate invoice routing, coding, approvals, and vendor communications.
Process vendor invoices accurately and timely in accordance with company policies.
Post and apply lockbox, ACH, and other customer cash receipts.
Research and resolve cash application discrepancies and unapplied cash items.
Perform daily cash matching activities and support cash reconciliation processes.
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for month-end close activities.
Perform cash and assigned balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
Monitor customer accounts with elevated document counts and proactively coordinate with Customer Success, Field Operations, and Collections teams to maintain accurate billing contacts and resolve invoice delivery issues.
Provide backup support for AR queue management and Salesforce Opportunity review processes supporting billing operations.
Support accounting cleanup, reconciliation, audit, and special projects as assigned.
Assist with month-end close activities and maintain supporting schedules and documentation.